Transportation

Gur Hasidic community in Arad instructs students to ride busses according to gender

The notice instructed passengers to board through the rear door and sit at the back of the bus “in order to allow the students to travel separately.”

An Egged bus driving through Jerusalem
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo; illustrative.

Frontier Airlines jet hits person crossing runway during takeoff at Denver Airport

Mount Tavor.

Tourism revolution in the north: Cable car to connect Galilee sites

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.

Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights


140 Sold: Last office units in a surprising northern project

Geshem Holdings’ Acre project includes 159 office units, with 140 already sold. Occupancy is set for 2025. Buyers get a 6% fixed interest loan from Discount Bank, starting two years after move-in.

 HaTachana Tower in Acre

Israir to begin operating flights to United States

In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Preventing the next tragedy: Lessons to learn on cable car safety

Some have called for the establishment of an international regulatory body—similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization—to oversee cable car operations worldwide.

 The scene of the cable car crash in Naples, Italy.

Qatar and Algeria sign air transport agreement to expand flight operations

Qatar and Algeria signed a new air transport agreement enabling unlimited flights, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and aviation ties between the two nations.

 The flags of Qatar and Algeria; Illustrative

Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems

As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.

 A wildfire in Israel's north.

Get ready for a major revolution on Highway 6 starting April 1st

Highway 6, Israel's main transport artery, will undergo major changes starting April 1st, 2025, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.

 Part of Highway 6

Israel's El Al set to resume flights to Eilat from Ben-Gurion after 12 years

El Al Airlines will resume flights between Ben-Gurion Airport and Eilat for the first time in 12 years, operating two flights per week.

 The inauguration of the Eilat airport's name.

Arkia to launch new flights to Eilat, pushing for airline equality in Ben Gurion's terminals

With the approval of the operation of additional flights from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion from the Transportation Ministry, the additional flights may operate as soon as May 2025.

 Arkia

Jerusalem Red Line extension awaits ribbon cutting

The Jerusalem transportation master plan team responsible for building the Jerusalem light rail had planned to open the extension on Tuesday, but the trains remain parked in the depot.

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

No trains, only tests: Jerusalem Light Rail suspended for expansion

Starting on February 9, the light rail system will be required to conduct a series of safety tests in order to obtain the necessary permits to meet international regulations.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.